Radio Build: Ammo Can Project Box & G90 Setup #shorts
Check out this clever fit for the Freddie Mac case design inside a .50 caliber ammo can. Perfect for keeping projects organized and protected, with room for future builds and a go-bag.
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PL259 or N-Type? It’s a debate that has been going on in amateur radio for decades. Many operators assume N-Type connectors are dramatically better than PL259s, particularly when it comes to loss, performance and weatherproofing.
But are we worrying about the wrong thing?
In this video I look at measurements made by the late Jim W6LG, who compared twenty PL259 connections against twenty N-Type connections and measured the actual difference.
The result might surprise you.
Perhaps instead of obsessing over connector types, we should be focusing on better coax, better antennas, improved grounding and station improvements that genuinely move the needle.
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Can you actually score great ham radio gear from Amazon returns, or are you just buying someone else’s broken junk?
In this video, we are unboxing and testing a returned Retevis mobile radio to see exactly why it went back to the warehouse. We’ll put it on the bench, run it through its paces, check the power output, and troubleshoot the real reason the previous owner dumped it. Is it a quick fix, a user error, or a total disaster? Let’s find out if buying Amazon return radios is worth the gamble!
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Experience FPV Bluefin Fishing on the Independence Sportfishing 😱 | MASSIVE Epic Catch Moment in 4K
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Experience the thrill of ocean fishing as we reel in massive tuna on the open water. See the intense action of bringing in a trophy catch.
This video documents a day spent on a fishing boat, capturing the physical effort required to land large fish from the deep ocean. It is perfect for those who enjoy big game fishing and want to see the process of reeling in tuna firsthand. We focus on the technique used when the line goes tight and the teamwork needed to secure the catch on deck.
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Xiegu Radio Compatibility: G90, G106, X105 Explained! #shorts
Not all Xiegu radios use the same interface. This adapter is specifically for the G90, G106, and X5105 models. It will NOT work on the X108G or G1M.
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TomSherwood-z5I asked Dave if the dipoles fed by the window line were any different from the dipoles that were not. Dave answers with an explination of why it works!
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Join me in the field at Galveston Island State Park for a live 146.520 national simplex test as part of the growing #52Challenge! Watch the portable Tech Prepper manpack setup with Yaesu FTM-6000, FarJ antenna, Ed Fong roll-up J-pole, DigiRig, and more while calling CQ on the national 2m FM simplex frequency.
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Today I’m replacing the top section of Mast #2 due to the bend at the very end of the pole. What should have been a quick job turned into a pleasant afternoon in the antenna field – birds singing, aircraft overhead, tools clanking and a bit of problem-solving along the way. Sometimes it’s nice just to get outside and get things done.
I also share a few thoughts on the GoPro I’ve been using while my DJI Pocket 3 is away for repair. Let’s just say we’re not getting on particularly well…
Tomorrow I’ll be turning my attention back to the 15m Yagi and getting that project moving again.
